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"A passionate and specialist automotive facility and civil engineering team
Ability and know-how to design to FIA, FIM and CIK race circuit guidelines
Responsibleforover100automotivedesignprojects
Our Passion
RACING EXPERIENCE
INDUSTRY RELATIONS
ENVIRONMENT
In addition, Apex have a very close working
relationship with the motorsport regulatory bodies,
the FIA, FIM and CIK, with circuit operators and
industry suppliers. These relationships allow for
regular review during the design process to assure
design approval and the application of contemporary
solutions, particularly with respect to electronics.
Apex currently consults for four major automotive
brands, providing design and engineering support
for brand experience centres and proving grounds.
Our passion and energy for the motorsport and
automotive industries manifests itself in the
function, commercial viability and detail of each of
our designs.
Our Expertise
MASTER PLANNING
FEASIBILITY MODELLING
CIVIL ENGINEERING
PROJECT SUPPORT
PERMANENT CIRCUITS
KARTING CIRCUITS
STREET CIRCUITS
OTHER DISCIPLINES
FIM Motocross
FIA and Global Rallycross
FIA|NHRA|ANDRA Drag Racing
OFF-ROAD
Vehicle
test
facilities
allow
automotive
manufacturers or vehicle sports performance
companies to test their vehicles away from public
roads in a secure, controlled and safe testing
environment.
Our Services
VISION PLAN
A Vision Plan is an initial design for a project
site which occurs prior to commercial feasibility
modelling. The purpose of a Vision Plan is to provide
our clients with a tool to prepare a business plan and
to generate an estimate of the likely construction
costs.
A Vision Plan identifies an initial, yet credible and
safe, circuit layout and demonstrates potential land
allocation for surrounding leisure or commercial
development patterns as well as suggesting a
potential phasing strategy for the project. The
creation of a Vision Plan can often be used to solicit
support from local authorities and/or prospective
investors by presenting the concept for the project
and associated commercial opportunities.
COMMERCIAL FEASIBILITY
MASTER PLAN
HOMOLOGATION DESIGN
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Using the latest in software design packages, our
qualified and experienced Civil Engineering team are
able to provide innovative engineering solutions for
a diverse range of clients and projects on a global
scale. Apex pride themselves on the application of
sound engineering knowledge and practices from
the outset of all projects from the initial site visit
through to project construction.
Our in-house team has the capability to develop
three-dimensional
ground
models,
analyse
horizontal and vertical race circuit geometry to
conform with FIA, FIM or CIK guidelines, provide race
circuit or site wide drainage design and produce
detailed written and drawing specifications for all
race circuit safety equipment such as circuit barriers
or debris fences .
DETAILED DESIGN
The objective of this stage is to provide drawings
and design documentation suitable to engage a
local contractor for constructing the facility.
Our experience suggests that the use of an
Employer's requirements package to tender local
consultants is, typically, the most cost efficient
method of project delivery and we typically provide
design information for a local engineering consultant
or a building contractor to prepare full construction
documentation to local regulatory standards prior to
instructing construction.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Alternatively, we can provide a fully detailed
construction design service to support a project and
our services can be tailored to suit your procurement
strategy, budget and project schedule.
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
We work with internationally renowned circuit
operators, race teams, series promoters, organisers,
race drivers and motorsport engineers to develop
appropriate circuit operation manuals which outline
critical information and operating procedures for
new or existing circuit operators.
This may include the organisation of event calendars,
equipment procurement lists, strategies for
marshal training, circuit hire agreements templates,
personnel recruitment lists, job description
templates and a major incident plan template.
SUMMARY
In addition to providing pre-operational services,
we can provide experienced circuit management
personnel, through Apex Motorsport Management,
who have experience of being integrated within a
new circuit (or existing) operations team to ensure
a smooth transition from contractor hand over to
operation, which is crucial in the early operational
months or years for any business.
Our extensive network of relationships with race
circuit operators allows us to benchmark any
facility, whether operating or planned, with others
to establish appropriate models for cost, income
and operation. This know-how extends with our coconsultants to include facilities management advice
and strategic planning for a commercial operator.
Our Experience
UAE
2004
Autodrome Nicaragua
Nicaragua
2008
Australia
2010
Thailand
2013
UK
2007
BIC karting
Bahrain
2011
Barbados
2010
Dubai Autodrome
UAE
2004
FDM Sjaellandsringen
Denmark
2012
Hampton Downs
New Zealand
2006
Finland
2009
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x
x
x
x
OUR EXPERIENCE
Apex and our partners have delivered in excess of
100 automotive design projects around the globe
including master plans for green field site, upgrades
to existing facilities for the following automotive
disciplines:
Permanent Circuits
Karting Circuits
Street Circuits
Other Motorsport Disciplines
Brand Experience Centres
Driver Training Facilities
Testing and Proving Grounds
Off Road
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Off-Road
Driver Training
Facility
Brand Experience
Centre
Other Disciplines
Street CIrcuit
Karting
Permanent
Date
Country
Project
Off-Road
Driver Training
Facility
Brand Experience
Centre
Other Disciplines
Street CIrcuit
Karting
Permanent
Date
Country
Project
Al Forsan Kart Circuit
UK
2013
UK
2011
UK
2013
PrimRing
Russia
2011
Sepang International
Malaysia
2010
Silverstone
UK
2011
Singapore
2007
x
x
x
Australia
2011
Yvelines
France
2009
China
2013
x
x
x
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Vision Plan
Commercial Feasibility
Master Plan
Homologation Design
Civil Engineering
3D Visualisation and Simulation
Al-Forsan Kart Circuit runs leisure karting activities as well as competitive racing
Al-Forsan International Sports Resort under construction
Detailed Design
Project Management
Operational Support
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Vision Plan
Commercial Feasibility
Master Plan
Homologation Design
Civil Engineering
3D Visualisation and Simulation
Detailed Design
Project Management
Operational Support
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Vision Plan
Commercial Feasibility
Master Plan
Homologation Design
Civil Engineering
3D Visualisation and Simulation
Detailed Design
Project Management
Operational Support
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Vision Plan
Commercial Feasibility
Master Plan
Homologation Design
Civil Engineering
3D Visualisation and Simulation
3D Visualisation of the riverside start finish straight and paddock complex
3D Visualisation of the proposed Turn 1 complex
Detailed Design
Project Management
Operational Support
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Vision Plan
Commercial Feasibility
Master Plan
Homologation Design
Civil Engineering
3D Visualisation and Simulation
Apex worked alongside Xtreme Off road
The off road course being put through its paces at the Royal Bath and West Showground, May 2008
Detailed Design
Project Management
Operational Support
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Vision Plan
Commercial Feasibility
Master Plan
Homologation Design
Civil Engineering
3D Visualisation and Simulation
Views of the terrace and circuit
Henry Easthope (GBR) the 2012 U18 World Champion races at Viva Kart Circuit, Bahrain November 2012
Detailed Design
Project Management
Operational Support
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Vision Plan
Commercial Feasibility
Master Plan
Homologation Design
Civil Engineering
3D Visualisation and Simulation
Lewis Hamilton chases Ken Block at the 'W's' hairpin during the Top Gear Festival 2014
Bushy Park circuit 2014 Top Gear Festival crowd
Detailed Design
Project Management
Operational Support
7
Vision Plan
Commercial Feasibility
Master Plan
Homologation Design
Civil Engineering
3D Visualisation and Simulation
Apex consultant, Martin Baerschmidt, racing in the Dubai 24hrs
The Dubai Autodrome and surrounding development 2011
Detailed Design
Project Management
Operational Support
7
Vision Plan
Commercial Feasibility
Master Plan
Homologation Design
Civil Engineering
3D Visualisation and Simulation
Detailed Design
Project Management
Operational Support
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Vision Plan
Commercial Feasibility
Master Plan
Homologation Design
Civil Engineering
3D Visualisation and Simulation
Detailed Design
Project Management
Operational Support
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Vision Plan
Commercial Feasibility
Master Plan
Homologation Design
Civil Engineering
3D Visualisation and Simulation
The Pits Building, 3D perspective render
2D photorealistic render of the Apex developed master plan
Detailed Design
Project Management
Operational Support
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Vision Plan
Commercial Feasibility
Master Plan
Homologation Design
Civil Engineering
3D Visualisation and Simulation
Detailed Design
Project Management
Operational Support
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Vision Plan
Commercial Feasibility
Master Plan
Homologation Design
Civil Engineering
3D Visualisation and Simulation
Corporate customer celebrates a victory on the newly developed circuit
Aerial view of the upgraded Nutts Corner Circuit
Detailed Design
Project Management
Operational Support
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Vision Plan
Commercial Feasibility
Master Plan
Homologation Design
Civil Engineering
3D Visualisation and Simulation
Detailed Design
Project Management
Operational Support
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Vision Plan
Commercial Feasibility
Master Plan
Homologation Design
Civil Engineering
3D Visualisation and Simulation
An aerial image of the Primring development today showing the kart and motocross circuits
3D rendered aerial image of the 2011 Master Plan
Detailed Design
Project Management
Operational Support
PRIMRING | RUSSIA
The PrimRing project in the Primorsky Region of
eastern Russia, is situated on 78 Hectares of land
under the control of Sumotori Machinery Group
and has been selected by the Russian Automobile
Federation (RAF), its satellite member club the
PAF and by Sumotori as the location for the first
integrated multi-purpose commercial race resort
destination for Russia.
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Vision Plan
Commercial Feasibility
Master Plan
Homologation Design
Civil Engineering
3D Visualisation and Simulation
Secondary paddock buildings from 2010 Master Plan, perspective render
Extract from 2010 Master Plan, plan view
Detailed Design
Project Management
Operational Support
Silverstone | UK
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Vision Plan
Commercial Feasibility
Master Plan
Homologation Design
Civil Engineering
3D Visualisation and Simulation
Caterham driving days already prove popular at Silverstone
Extract from 2011 Master Plan submitted for planning
Detailed Design
Project Management
Operational Support
SILVERSTONE | UK
In 2010 Apex were engaged through the FIAI
Facilities Improvement Programme to undertake a
feasibility study and master plan design for a new
kart circuit and road safety driver facility on the
infield of the Silverstone National circuit.
The area in question was formerly the pit and
paddock area during the British Formula One
Grand Prix and other major events however,
following construction of the new pit and paddock
development at Silverstone, the space can be utilised
for other developments and revenue streams.
Apex worked directly with the Silverstone
management and operations team to develop the
design brief and prepare realistic design proposals,
carefully considering the existing site infrastructure.
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Vision Plan
Commercial Feasibility
Master Plan
Homologation Design
Civil Engineering
3D Visualisation and Simulation
One of the original concepts proposed by Apex for the Singapore Street Circuit
Photograph of the start finish straight during the setup process in preparation for the F1 Grand Prix
Detailed Design
Project Management
Operational Support
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Vision Plan
Commercial Feasibility
Master Plan
Homologation Design
Civil Engineering
3D Visualisation and Simulation
An aerial photograph of the upgraded circuit
The return of the V8 Supercars to Sydney Motorsport Park
Detailed Design
Project Management
Operational Support
Yvelines | France
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Vision Plan
Commercial Feasibility
Master Plan
Homologation Design
Civil Engineering
3D Visualisation and Simulation
Detailed Design
Project Management
Operational Support
YVELINES | FRANCE
The French government proposed a new national
Formula One Grand Prix circuit on an 85 Hectare site
in Les Mureaux, Yvelines, approximately 1 hour by
car or train, north west of Paris. The site was ideally
located to attract a high density of spectators and
provided a unique setting for the proposed new
home of the French Grand Prix and for French
motorsport. The department of Yvelines is home
to much of the French automotive industry, with a
significant Renault facility situated adjacent to the
project site.
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Vision Plan
Commercial Feasibility
Master Plan
Homologation Design
Civil Engineering
3D Visualisation and Simulation
Aerial view of the Zhejiang Racing Circuit Master Plan
3D render of the Zhejiang Racing Circuit Master Plan
Detailed Design
Project Management
Operational Support
Much of our commercial success can be attributed to a sympathetic master plan which sought to work
with the existing topography, minimised unnecessary cut or fill, enhanced the racers experience and
provided fantastic viewing for spectators. We can thank Clive and his team for a lot of this success
Tony Roberts | Managing Director | Hampton Downs
Hampton Downs, New Zealand
Sydney Motorsport Park Upgrades - From a V8 side, the track also looks good...
....I think you have a great layout
Apex developed with me a commercial strategy for the project, which is as relevant today as it was 10
years ago and maybe more so...
...The business which resulted from the Autodrome project resulted in $3 billion in development and homes
for 4,500 people on the 400 Hectare site...
...I would recommend the services of Apex Design to any City, State or Country looking to develop a
motorsports facility.
Paul Michael Queyssac Berger | Union Properties
Dubai Autodrome, UAE
Testimonials
What we really like is their focus on value engineering and quality and for finding ways for us to exploit
commercial opportunity. They have not simply accepted responsibility to design motorsport facilities, they
are helping us create a destination, with many areas for revenue and capital generation.
Would I recommend Apex and their co-consultants? I would. I am totally satisfied and, apart from their
professional approach, like very much that all members of the Apex team work as one and have become
good friends to Sumotori and the PRIMRING team.
Vitaly Verkeenko | President | Sumotori Machinery Group
PrimRing, Russia
Apex proved to be professional and meticulous in their approach and application to the job in hand...
....We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending the Apex team to any prospective client.
Geoff Arnold | General Manager | Australian Racing Drivers Club
Sydney Motorsport Park, Australia
Testimonials
Clive.Bowen@apexcircuitdesign.com
Design Director
Dafydd.Broom@apexcircuitdesign.com
Rainer.Buchmann@apexcircuitdesign.com
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